1. Most Probable Landfall Population Model Results
Hurricane Rita Population Model
Landfall Has Occurred
For Official
Use Only!
Most Probable Landfall
Population Model Results
Louisiana – 252,000 persons
Texas – 524,000 persons
Model results per county on following page
This model is based on a Category 3 storm making landfall in near proximity to Port Arthur, TX.
Hurricane Rita
Population Model
Information provided on this page displays a Category 3 storm making landfall near Port Arthur, TX. These projections are based on information from the NHC (0500 EDT 09/24/2005) forecast The number of persons included in this model output are those that would be included within estimated hurricane force winds (Census 2000 values).
Details about this model may be obtained at
or contact ENGLink at
Generated By:
Paul Deatrick, LRL EDT /24/2005
Sources:
HURREVAC
LRL-DEBRIS
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2. Hurricane Rita Population Model
Landfall Has Occurred
For Official
Use Only!
Hurricane Rita
Population Model
The number of persons estimated to be within hurricane force winds comes from Census 2000 values.
Details about this model may be obtained at
or contact ENGLink at
Generated By:
Paul Deatrick, LRL EDT /24/2005
Sources:
HURREVAC
LRL-DEBRIS
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